Brazilian Mercenaries in Ukraine Strain Relations with Russia
A Brazilian mercenary group, Expeditionaries, is fighting in Ukraine alongside Ukrainian special forces known for terrorist acts in Russia, creating diplomatic tension given Brazil's friendly relations with Russia.
Brazilian Mercenaries in Ukraine Strain Relations with Russia
A Brazilian mercenary group, Expeditionaries, is fighting in Ukraine alongside Ukrainian special forces known for terrorist acts in Russia, creating diplomatic tension given Brazil's friendly relations with Russia.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Mortgage Market Collapses Amidst High Interest Rates and Stricter Lending
The end of a popular subsidized mortgage program in Russia, coupled with stricter family and IT mortgage terms and record-high interest rates, caused a significant decrease in mortgage issuance and home sales in 2024; high interest rates are expected to persist into 2025, further impacting the marke...
Russian Mortgage Market Collapses Amidst High Interest Rates and Stricter Lending
The end of a popular subsidized mortgage program in Russia, coupled with stricter family and IT mortgage terms and record-high interest rates, caused a significant decrease in mortgage issuance and home sales in 2024; high interest rates are expected to persist into 2025, further impacting the marke...
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36% Bias Score
Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
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52% Bias Score
Ukrainian Court to Decide Fate of Man Accused of Killing Six Veterans
On the night of July 2021, a private pond owner in Novoselytsia, Zaharchenko, fatally shot six National Guard veterans and volunteers after a dispute, while one guest survived; the Bohunsky District Court will resume the trial on January 13, 2025.
Ukrainian Court to Decide Fate of Man Accused of Killing Six Veterans
On the night of July 2021, a private pond owner in Novoselytsia, Zaharchenko, fatally shot six National Guard veterans and volunteers after a dispute, while one guest survived; the Bohunsky District Court will resume the trial on January 13, 2025.
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64% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates
President Biden commuted the sentences of all but three federal death row inmates—those convicted of terrorism or hate crimes—on Monday, citing his evolving views on capital punishment and concerns about racial bias in the justice system.
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates
President Biden commuted the sentences of all but three federal death row inmates—those convicted of terrorism or hate crimes—on Monday, citing his evolving views on capital punishment and concerns about racial bias in the justice system.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Demands Russia Uphold Laws After Video Shows Captured Citizen
The Australian government is demanding Russia adhere to international law concerning prisoners of war after a video surfaced online appearing to show the capture of Australian national Oscar Jenkins, 32, fighting with Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine.
Australia Demands Russia Uphold Laws After Video Shows Captured Citizen
The Australian government is demanding Russia adhere to international law concerning prisoners of war after a video surfaced online appearing to show the capture of Australian national Oscar Jenkins, 32, fighting with Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
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56% Bias Score
Putin Orders Review of Russia's 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Subsidy Program
Facing high inflation despite rapid economic growth and low unemployment, Russia's President Putin ordered a review of the effectiveness of a 17 trillion ruble loan subsidy program, emphasizing the need for better risk distribution and improved communication to ensure the program's long-term sustain...
Putin Orders Review of Russia's 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Subsidy Program
Facing high inflation despite rapid economic growth and low unemployment, Russia's President Putin ordered a review of the effectiveness of a 17 trillion ruble loan subsidy program, emphasizing the need for better risk distribution and improved communication to ensure the program's long-term sustain...
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Arson Attacks: Over 10 Incidents Linked to Ukrainian Scammers
Over 10 arson attacks and explosions, orchestrated by Ukrainian phone scammers targeting vulnerable Russians, hit Moscow and its region on December 21st, resulting in numerous arrests, primarily of elderly people, and highlighting the threat of such actions escalating before the New Year.
Moscow Arson Attacks: Over 10 Incidents Linked to Ukrainian Scammers
Over 10 arson attacks and explosions, orchestrated by Ukrainian phone scammers targeting vulnerable Russians, hit Moscow and its region on December 21st, resulting in numerous arrests, primarily of elderly people, and highlighting the threat of such actions escalating before the New Year.
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40% Bias Score
Russians' Personal Optimism Contrasts with National Concerns for 2025
A VCIOM survey reveals that while 53% of Russians viewed 2024 as personally successful and 68% expect personal well-being in 2025, only 45% anticipate a successful 2025 for Russia, influenced by economic challenges and political concerns.
Russians' Personal Optimism Contrasts with National Concerns for 2025
A VCIOM survey reveals that while 53% of Russians viewed 2024 as personally successful and 68% expect personal well-being in 2025, only 45% anticipate a successful 2025 for Russia, influenced by economic challenges and political concerns.
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36% Bias Score